Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1887-08-31

I and ChSming that thlnk she must
already he on the high road to recov-
/ cry" This with a stiff old-fashioned
| bow 10 Maude. IL was about 10 say i
| trusted l might derive as much bene-
/ ut from the change, only fear that IS
/ too much to expect Age cannot hope
/ To compete with youth"
with your permission" suggested
/ Major Henderson, "my niece and
/ Will accompany you to the Falls They
are within 4 quarter Of an hours walk
from herei and can then give you a
/ few hints about the neighborhOod as
We 60 along"
/ Mr.. Browne would only be too
[ pleased.
Maude walked on by her uncle's side
experiencing mixture OF Joy and
alarm. She was so delighted to hear
that dear voice again; so fearful lest
her lovers stratagem should bs dis
cOveredl
Mt. Browne noticed her agitation,
and was careful to divert Major Hen
derson's attention from his niece, in
case her confusion should betray the
secret. The trio had to cross a stream
by meals OF stepping stones. The
/ stranger offered to assist Maude. Man
aging to keep his back to Major Hen
NtAoNLs MI. DLONllc. aids I4lculcnAlL
Mapleson, tenderly pressed Maude's
yielding hand and with a word or ex-
preston in his blue eyes whispered:
''Be careful, my darling, and all will
yet be we'll with US"
The next morning Mr.. Browne called
on Major Henderson. IL have Just
received these, and thought you would
perhaps like 10 look at Them" he said,
producing a packet OF periodicals.
Major Henderson was glad TO avail
| himself Of the o1Iri.Ls current liteature
was rather dinCr 90 procure in SO
Out-of-the-way place.
After little further conversation,
Mr.. Browne was asked II he would care
10 join the uncle and niece III their
| morning ramb!e. Again he would be
only too pleased.
When the trio had gone some dis
tance, Major Henderson, wishing 10
enjoy quiet half-hOur read, suggested
that he should sit down and rest a lit
tie, while Maude conducted Mr.. Browne
to a spot close by whence a good view
of Suowden could be obtained.
81 would fain, like you, rest
while" replied Mr.. Browne; ''but as
the day is So unusually clear l feel
must make an effort TO take advantage
or II, especially rs this young lady has
so kindly consented to act as my guide. -
And SO Mr.. Browne hobbled OF, with
Maude walking patiently beside HIM.
As soon as the trees had hidden the
lovers from view Jack drew Maude to
him, while she, half laughing and half
crying, stroked his long gray beard.
''Oh, Jack. whatever made you come
ike tins. What do you intend to doI'
nd hr1
lover drew from his pocket Z marriage
| license and a wedding ring. Half
/ playfully the gallant Lieutenant re-
moved Maude's glove and slipped on
the ring. ''WhaJ a dear little hand il
/ looks!'' he cried rapturOusly, land how
happy i shall be when l can call its
dear owner my sweet little wife,
y slight sound fell on their ears. and
looking up they beheld Major Hender-
son not hundred yards of.
Maude would have been grateful to
I the earth had it opened at that moment
/ to receive her, but as il showed no
| signs OF accommodating her. she dis
/ engaged herself from Mt. Brownies
| embrace and hastily handed him back
/ the ring.
/ Mr., Browne was equal to the occa-
sion, although he had grave misgiyings,
| as he bObbled toward Major HendeT-
/ son. "Were you fastening TO join US!
I You see-we haven't got far. l am q
/ wretched walker at the best of times;
/ and in such scenery as this, one feels
/ forced to pau e frequently 10 look
around"
B - expected TO meet you coming
I back" " explained the Major. But l
/ was looking for you IN that direction"
| Indicating another path more TO the
| right. Il was quite surprised when !
\ SAW you coming toward me-"
| With what feelings Of relief did the
\ lovers listen to the Majors innocent
remarks.
/ AT their early dinner the Major drew
from his pocket letter which he had
received by the mornings post and had
forgotten to read. With a polite "Ex-
cuse me, my DEAR 10 his niece, he
hastily glanced at the contents. 81 must
leave for London by the IL O'Clock
train tomorrow morning" he eX-
claimed. This letter Is of the utmost
Importance, How stupid Of me 10 have
delayed reading it'll
"Am 1 to accompany you, nnclef'
asked Maude family.
NO, no, my dear; there's no need for
YOU TO do that II shall be back here
by the evening of the following day.
The Major was very preOccupied
until dinner was over, but as Maude
had also much food for reflection,
silence WAS agreeable TO both.
II wonder If l could do anything Tor
Mr. Browne while 1 am in town.
queried the Major. My dear" turn
ing to Maude, 'just write little note
To him asking him to step over for a
I haT nT
to show him the way TO Fairy Glen
this afternoon. l don't feel inclined
tor any more walking myself, but there
is no reason why you shouldn't accom-
pany him, IL you are not tired and he l.
Agreeable to the arrangement
Maude's note quickly brought Mr.
Browne, and the lovers were soon Oh
= their way to FAIRY Glen
MY darling. We are i'll luck's wayl
T exc aimed Jack. 'Gour uncle's alb
sence will make matters as plain as al
; ABC guide. | shall have tomorrow
To make the necessary arrangements
= We can be married the following morn
t ing, and by the time your uncle returns
IN the evening We shall be miles away
4 from here"
5 Maude acquiesced rather reluctantly
She loved Jack dearly; but still she ha'
: some compunction about deceiving hel
) uncle, who, with the exception or tn
unaccountable obstinacy she had show
= toward her lover, had always beer
[ ready to humor her. Jack, however
e drew such a glowing picture or III
= happiness in store for them and declares
{ with SO much confidence Major Hen
e derson's anger would not last NOR
{ than three weeks when once the IRE
y vocaple step was taken that MauGe wa
{ much comforted.
When they returned Major uendeI
7 son pressed Mr.. Browne TO spend th
Z evening at Honeysuckle Cottage. Ie
y being over, the Major asked Maude
5 she would mind packing his poTtman'